US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime!
My family and I had an amazing time on our Thomson Safari. This experience fully exceeded every expectation I had. We really appreciated how this safari was organized: the camps were better than some hotels we’ve stayed at – the service was personalized and so hospitable, and the food was delicious. Plus it was such an adventure to have stayed in the middle of the Serengeti!
The wildlife did not disappoint, we saw the Big Five and way, way more. More lions than we could count, giraffes galore, herds of elephants... you name it. It fulfilled every dream I ever had of seeing these animals in the wild since I've been a kid. Tanzania is packed with jaw-dropping nature at every turn! We have treasured photos of it all, but the part that will stick with us forever is the people. We loved talking to the staff at each camp and getting to know them, meeting the children at the school and sitting on their class was such a special moment for our whole family, we also loved meeting the Maasai and learning about their culture – everyone was so warm and hospitable, it was a beautiful experience.
Our guide Nasibu was outstanding! He spotted animals we never would have, some were far away and some were a mere feet away hidden in the grasses! He is so skilled and knowledgeable in not only in terms of the wildlife, but he also kept the perfect balance of our group of photographers, birders and kids. That's a masterclass in guiding!
Thank you, Thomson Safaris, this trip did what we hoped: gave our daughter a peek at life in Africa and countless moments that will stay with us forever; we are so grateful!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Authentic Safari Experience with Expert Guide
I booked Ernest for a Tanzania honeymoon Safari and had the absolute best time exploring the beautiful country and Safari parks.
Ernest has a best in class eye for finding all of the animals, including the Big 5.
Safari was great value and I hope to join Ernest again soon for another adventure.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well above expectations
Tanzania with its natural beaty cannot be missed. The views in Ngorongoro and Tarangire were amazing. The island of Zanzibar is also a very beatiful place worth visiting especially for those who enjoy snorkling and scuba diving
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
great hikes and people on the mainland, unpleasant in touristy areas
people on the mainland were absolutely lovely and very friendly, in Zanzibar the experience was the opposite - very insolent and everyone treats you like a bag of money. terrible flight coordination - your boarding pass, airport schedule and actual departure time are completely unrelated, resulting in unexpected change of plans as you go
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing Wildlife, great people
Late March 2024 I did a solo Safari with Soul of Tanzania to Serengeti and Ngorogoro. My driver, Losioki was the best I could have asked for. Very respectful and polite, and with an impressive ability to spot animals (because of him I was lucky enough to see a leopard!). Apart from that, People are very welcoming, services providers are well trained, and polite, you can trust them. As a solo woman traveler I felt safe. Right now, I wish a haven't had gone just to have this experience again.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip to Tanzania truly is a trip of a lifetime
Tanzania is a place where you feel most welcome the minute you step onto its African soil. The people are abundant in their warmth and are quick to let small talk turn into real conversations about their lives and families. The guides and the government show great care in how they manage the national parks, and it is evident in the conditions as you travel throughout these vast and diverse regions. I came to see the many animals of this land; but what I really saw was a place that needs to be felt and touched by shaking the dust off of your hat and feeling the winds blow across your neck - the adventure is so much more than what a safari might look like on the internet. From the shores of Zanzibar to the openness of the Serengeti; the land reaches into your heart and makes you realize that wherever you may be now, your true wish was that you were back there again. I truly thank the people of Tanzania, and my tour operator Ozon Light Tours for the memories and stories I'll have for my lifetime.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Michal
Beatiful scenery, a lot different wild animals
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Barbara Barbosa
Serengeti is amazing. Its a beautiful park, amazing landscape, animals are respected and wildlife is there, in your face. I stayed in a camp inside the park and it was the best decision i could have made.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Intelligent and funny
Our safari was really amazing. Our guide was able to answer all our questions and tell us so many different & interesting facts about all the animals we got to see.
I will definitely recommend this tour to my family & friends if they ever think about coming here. It was definitely worth the money!
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Intuition and empathy made our tour unforgettable
We booked the Arusha national park safari and the close encounter with giraffes and buffalos walking with a ranger was certainly a unique experience. But what strikjes me the most were the intuïtive and empatic skills of our guide Jakob. Because of that we saw a very long list of animals. He didn’t only spotted the animals in front of us, it was of he felt every animal beside us. Even those who were hidden deeper in the forest and were not immediately visiblewhen he pointed them out. The second reason this was a top experience was the senistivity for our needs. While my mother of 76 couldn’t walk very far, Jakob figured out a way she could still have a very nice experience without limiting the possibilities for the rest of the group. These guys go the extra mile for their clients. We woud definitely book with them again!